If you thought ABA League basketball was just about the game on the court, think again! Partizan and Budućnost have shown this season who really rules the stands, and the numbers are mind-blowing. Partizan drew a whopping 180,000 fans at home games, averaging 9,000 per match! Yes, you read that right — 9,000 people at every game! Budućnost, on the other hand, dominated as the visiting team with a total of 87,000 fans and an average of 4,000 per game. Red Star, traditionally strong, took second place in home attendance with 80,000 fans and an average of 4,000, while ranking third on the road with 70,000 fans and nearly 4,000 average.
In total, over 1.2 million fans watched the ABA League this season, marking a 22.7% increase from last season. Is this a sign that regional basketball is making a comeback or just a stat that will soon be forgotten? Partizan clinched the title by beating Budućnost 3-1 in the playoff finals, but the real battle is happening in the stands.
What’s fascinating is how hungry the fans are for basketball and how the stands have become an arena for real basketball drama. Partizan is the king of home games, Budućnost is the unstoppable visitor, and Red Star along with other teams are trying to catch up. If you love basketball, the ABA League this season did not disappoint — not just on the court, but in the stands too.
So, what do you think? Did Partizan earn the title of attendance king, or is Budućnost the true conqueror of away arenas? Or maybe Red Star is the quiet shadow waiting for its moment? Drop a comment, spark a debate, and tell us who you think is the real attendance champ!
